Patna, May 8,2013: With an aim to promote cricket, a academy run by former India under 22 captain Amikar Dayal was inaugurated here. Amikar Dayal Centre for Cricket Excellence (ADCCE) teamed up with St Xavier's school Patna to open their first ever learning and practicing centre for cricketers in the city.

St Xavier's school has been alma mater of famous cricketers like former International player and presently BCCI selector Saba Karim, Amikar Dayal and East Zone player Avinash Kumar. The new academy would provide specialised cricket training for school children, both boys and girls, Dayal said addressing the function. Justice Vikas Jain inaugurated the academy in the school. A large number of budding cricketers wearing cricket dress welcomed start of the academy.